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IndiaJun 06, 2025

Bengaluru stampede case: Complaint filed against Virat Kohli

A complaint has been filed against cricketer Virat Kohli at the police station in India in connection with the stampede that took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4. Social activist HM Venkatesh has held Kohli responsible for the accident in his complaint. 11 people died in this stampede. According to reports, no FIR has been registered against Kohli yet. So far, a case has been registered against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an event management company and the Karnataka State Cricket Association in this case and 8 officers including the Police Commissioner have be
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates world's highest railway bridge

In India, Prime Minister Modi on Friday visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the Pahalgam attack. Here, he inaugurated the world's highest railway bridge built on the Jhanna river in Reasi district by hoisting the tricolor. After this, he flagged off the first train of Kashmir, Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat, in Katra. Modi gave a 42-minute speech in Katra. In this, he mentioned terrorism, Pakistan and tourism in Kashmir. It is noteworthy that the bridge inaugurated by Modi on the Jhanna river is taller than the Eiffel Tower, which can withstand anything from a 266 km per hour s
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IndiaJun 06, 2025

SSP who summoned Bharat Bhushan Ashu suspended

Amidst the upcoming by-election for the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab, the SSP Vigilance has sent a summons to Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan, after which the state's Aam Aadmi Party government suspended SSP Vigilance Jagatpreet Singh. Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa said that this was a ploy by the Aam Aadmi Party government to intimidate the Congress candidate before the by-election. This was not a genuine investigation. Meanwhile, Punjab Congress President Raja Warring said that he will reduce the unnecessary power of the police if the Congress government is formed
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Navjot Kaur Sidhu willing to contest 2027 Punjab elections

Navjot Kaur Sidhu may once again make a comeback in Punjab politics. Talking to the media during a visit to her constituency in Amritsar, she said that I will contest the MLA elections 100 percent in 2027 and I am preparing for the same. She said that the party high command will definitely look at the past history and give a ticket. Navjot Kaur also said that Navjot Singh Sidhu will campaign for the Congress candidate in the by-election to be held in Ludhiana and she will also go with him.
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IndiaJun 05, 2025

Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister: Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir has alleged that the Punjab government is being run by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Badal, who reached Ludhiana, said that all the secretaries, staff and PAs of Kejriwal have come to Punjab, who have taken control of the Punjab Civil Secretariat in their hands. He said that the Chief Minister has been kept only to take the facilities of Punjab. Sukhbir Badal said that Manish Sisodia is holding meetings with the officials in Punjab and taking the same decisions.
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IndiaJun 04, 2025

11 dead and 33 hurt in the stampede during RCB's Victory Parade

After the victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in this year’s IPL, the team held a victory march and event today. Large crowds gathered to get a glimpse of their favorite players and a stampede broke out during the victory parade. So far 11 people have died, and 33 people have been injured. This incident took place outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The team was earlier felicitated in the legislature. During the event, the police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the crowd. PM Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede. In a post on X, PM Modi cal
IndiaJun 03, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru team win IPL title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru team is the new IPL champion. In the final match played today, RCB defeated Punjab Kings .Batting first, RCB scored 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Virat Kohli was the highest scorer for RCB with a knock of 43 runs. Arshdeep Singh and Jamieson picked 3 wickets each for Punjab. Chasing 191 to win, Punjab lost the game by 6 wickets. The final score for the Punjab team was 184 for the loss of 7 wickets. Shashank Singh played a knock of 61 runs off 30 balls, but the innings was not enough to take Punjab to the title win. This is RCB’s first title win
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CanadaMay 30, 2025

Sikh groups say Ottawa should not invite India's Modi to G7 summit

Sikh organizations are calling on Ottawa to break with a five-year tradition by not inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 summit. Canada is hosting the G7 leaders' summit next month in Kananaskis, Alta. with the leaders from those nations expected to attend — France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, along with the president of the European Commission. But Ottawa has been tight-lipped on which leaders it has invited outside that core group of like-minded liberal democracies. The South African high commission told The Canadian Press Canada invited Pres
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IndiaMay 29, 2025

Sidhu Moosewala's third death anniversary

Today was the third death anniversary of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias Sidhu Moosewala. He was shot dead in Jawaharke village of Mansa on the evening of May 29, 2022. The state government had reduced his security a day earlier. He was 28 years old, today on the occasion of his death anniversary, the family performed the Bhog of Sri Sehaj Path in village Moose. According to reports, Moosewala was shot 19 times and died within 15 minutes. Before his murder, Moosewala had released a song 'The Last Ride', in which he talked about dying young and becoming a legend.

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87-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Vancouver Hit-and-Run

An 87-year-old woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Vancouver on Wednesday morning. According to police, the woman was crossing the road at a marked crosswalk near Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue at around 7:35 a.m. when she was struck by a vehicle. Investigators believe a white sedan making a left turn hit the woman. Instead of stopping and providing assistance, the driver fled the scene. Police said the woman remains in hospital receiving treatment. Two people were reportedly inside the white sedan. The incident comes just days after another elderly woman, aged 78, was
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IndiaNov 12, 2026

AAP Releases Second List of Candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, Announces 31 Names

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its second list of candidates for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 31 Assembly constituencies. Earlier, the party had released its first list on October 31, announcing 40 candidates. The initial list included several sitting MLAs and senior party leaders, reflecting the party's confidence in its existing leadership. One of the most prominent names in the first list was Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was renominated from his current Dhuri Assembly constituency. With the release of the second list, AAP has now announced a total
CanadaNov 12, 2026

Nine Arrested in Canada-Wide Drug Trafficking Investigation, $970,000 Worth of Drugs Seized

Nine people have been arrested following a major interprovincial drug trafficking investigation involving Winnipeg Police, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Peel Regional Police and the RCMP. Authorities seized drugs worth approximately $970,000 during the joint operation. Six of the accused are from Winnipeg. They have been identified as 57-year-old Davinder Singh, 32-year-old Tarundeep Singh, who are reportedly father and son, 24-year-old Karanveer Singh, 47-year-old Amandeep Singh, 37-year-old Mandeep Singh Datta and 25-year-old Maganpreet Boparai. Three other individuals were arres
CanadaNov 12, 2026

Canada Bars Russian Players from World Junior Hockey Championship Over Ukraine War

The Canadian government has officially informed Hockey Canada that visas will not be issued to Russian players seeking to participate in the World Junior Hockey Championship, which will be held in Edmonton and Red Deer. Sports Minister Adam van Koeverden also clarified that Russian players who already hold valid Canadian visas to play for teams in Canada will also be deemed ineligible, even if they were scheduled to represent another country. Van Koeverden said the Immigration Minister is taking steps to prevent athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus from entering Canada, even if they
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CanadaNov 12, 2026

Carney to Discuss Potential Chinese EV Manufacturing in Canada With Xi Jinping

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in Canada could become a possibility, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that he will discuss the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting next week. However, Carney has downplayed expectations of Chinese EV production beginning in Canada in the near future. Speaking to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday, Carney said the extent of Chinese investment in Canada would depend on several factors, including the ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Carney is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping next we